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WELCOME TO OUR CONSULTATION WEBSITE

H2O Urban are bringing forward proposals for a new high-quality residential
development at Upper Wharf Street, Salford.

We are keen to hear feedback from the local community whilst our plans are still
taking shape. After the consultation closes, we will consider all of the
feedback before finalising the proposals and submitting a planning application.


INTRODUCING OUR PARTNERSHIP

H2O Urban is a specialist waterside development company owned by the Canal &
River Trust and bloc Ltd.

The Canal & River Trust is the national charity that protects, manages and
improves the nation’s canals and river navigations for the millions who enjoy
them.

bloc group is a developer that specialises in bringing forward impact
developments in partnership with public and private sector landowners that
contribute positively to the social and environmental value of the local area.

The H2O Urban partnership propose to bring forward a development that will
contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Salford and deliver much needed homes
in the area.



Aerial image of the site.


CRESCENT DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

The Upper Wharf Street site is located in the southern part of the area covered
by the Crescent Development Framework known as Zone 6 ‘The Crescent’, which
provides clear guidance for future development of the Crescent area to ensure it
becomes a successful and vibrant new district in Salford. The Framework
identifies the site as an area that is appropriate for high density residential
development.

The Framework also sets out the desire to provide a linear park along the line
of the former Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, and eventually open up and
restore the historic canal once funding is available.

Our plans seek to help realise the vision outlined in the Framework and help
contribute towards its goal of transforming the area into a world class,
globally recognised destination for people to live, learn, work, visit and play.



Gaythorne Street Arm.



Lock 5 Head Gates - view towards Oldfield Road.



Aerial Photograph of Upper Wharf Street.




Plan showing the height of other buildings around the proposed site.


EMERGING SITE CONTEXT

The site is bordered to the north by several buildings of considerable height
ranging from 6 to 23 storeys. The most prominent of these are Outwood Wharf
Phase 1 and Outward Wharf Phase 2, which reach 16 storeys and 23 storeys
respectively.

Apart from these newer developments, the environment around the site is largely
characterised by surface car parks and vacant plots, which reflects the way in
which the area was previously dominated by the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal
and the various wharves which have since been lost. Meanwhile, the majority of
the buildings that do exist in the area are relatively new and have been
constructed in recent years. As such, the site presents a great opportunity to
deliver new homes and enhance the local area.


THE SITE

The proposed site is bound by Upper Wharf Street to the north, Oldfield Road to
the east, the railway line to the south and land owned by the Canal & River
Trust to the west. The site is currently a piece of land which is used to store
commercial vehicles and historically as a waste management plant. The line of
the former Manchester, Bolton, and Bury Canal runs through the site, which has
been historically infilled following its abandonment.




Crescent Development Framework Masterplan.


SITE HISTORY

The former line of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal is located along the
southern boundary of the Crescent Zone. The canal was commissioned by local
landowners and businessmen and was constructed between 1791 and 1808 to connect
Bolton and Bury with Manchester. This stretch of the canal has since been
culverted and is now largely infilled.

The project team have worked closely with the Canal & River Trust’s engineering
team to establish the line of the former canal on site and agree the exclusion
zone required for the reinstatement of the canal at some point in the future.
Indeed, the proposed development will be delivered in a way that will allow for
the future reinstatement of the canal should funding become available.




OVERVIEW OF OUR PROPOSALS

The proposals include two new buildings, providing approximately 204 new homes
in a mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, all of which would be offered
for rent.

The development proposes a range of on-site amenities, such as a gym, communal
spaces and social areas, which will help to foster a vibrant residential
community.

102 1-bedroom apartments



102 2-bedroom apartments



The proposals also seek to realise the Crescent Framework’s ambition of
providing a publicly accessible linear park along the line of the former
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, and to eventually open up and restore the
historic canal once funding becomes available. The park would also include a
cycle and pedestrian link that would connect with the wider network of paths in
the area and into the city centre, helping to promote active travel.




DESIGN




HEIGHT AND MASSING

The project team have developed the height and massing of the proposed buildings
to respond to the environmental and heritage constraints that the existing site
presents. A number of design options have been tested and the proposed massing
presents the most appropriate response to the site.

The scheme proposes a 7 and 11 storey block ascending in scale from Oldfield
Road towards the future linear park that will broadly run along the line of the
former Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal.


MATERIALS

The choice of materials will reflect the neighbourhood palette to ensure that
the distinct industrial identity of the area is retained. In line with this
guidance and the architectural context of other buildings in close proximity to
the site, we are proposing to use red brick as the principal material to help
further enhance the area’s industrial aesthetic. The materials will be
self-finished and of the highest quality, which will help to create a visually
interesting and contextual facade.





Precedent images of the proposed materials



CGI: View of the proposed new buildings from the railway line.



CGI: Aerial view of the proposed new buildings.


A SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

A range of measures will be implemented to make the development as sustainable
as possible:

 * Photovoltaics (PV’s) will be incorporated into the development to generate
   renewable electricity on site.

 * Mechanical ventilation systems incorporating heat recovery (MVHR) will be
   installed to reduce energy usage.

 * An electric hot water cylinder with low standing heat loss will be installed
   within each dwelling to generate domestic hot water.

 * Low-flow water fittings will be installed reduce operational water
   consumption.

 * Artificial lighting installed throughout the scheme will be low energy LED
   lighting.

 * 100% cycle parking provision equating to 210 cycle parking spaces.

 * 100% of the residential parking spaces delivered as part of the scheme shall
   have access to a ‘fast’-type electric vehicle charge point.

 * 2 car club spaces will also be provided.


LINEAR PARK

As part of the proposals, a new publicly accessible linear park would be created
along the southern part of the site. Broadly following the line of the former
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, the park would provide an attractive green
external environment for new residents to enjoy.

Our plans include the incorporation of gardens, tree-lined pathways, and new
shrub and wildflower planting. Attention will also be given to creating inviting
communal spaces and amenities, such as seated areas, recreational facilities and
natural play elements for children, helping to foster a sense of community and
promote social interaction between residents.



Landscape masterplan.

The park will not only provide a new green amenity space for both new and
existing residents, it will also promote active forms of travel via the
inclusion of a cycle and pedestrian link that will connect with the wider Bee
Line network of paths in the area and into the city centre (see below). This
would benefit the proposed development in terms of improving connectivity in the
local area, whilst also improving the city-wide cycle and pedestrian movement.



Map showing the proposed pedestrian and cycle links alongside existing links in
the area.




PARKING

The site is situated in a highly sustainable location within City Centre Salford
close to a range of services, facilities and amenities. It is accessible by a
range of non-car modes including walking, cycling and public transport and
presents a significant opportunity to reduce reliance on private vehicle use.

The development proposal has therefore been designed to take advantage of the
highly sustainable nature of the site and accessibility to multiple transport
nodes.

The development will include 210 secure cycle parking spaces across the
residential buildings to encourage sustainable methods of transport. A
proportion of disabled parking and car club parking spaces will also be
provided. All car parking spaces will be provided with access to a ‘fast’-type
electric vehicle charge point.






Precedent images informing our landscape approach.



Spatial arrangement.



Accessibility and movement.



Incorporating heritage.


ACCESS AND TRANSPORT

The site is well placed to serve new residents due to it being ideally located
within the heart of Salford. It has a range of public transport links within
close proximity, which will help to encourage sustainable forms of travel whilst
simultaneously reducing residents’ reliance on cars. Salford Crescent Railway
Station is just a short walk away, which provides frequent services to key
Manchester rail stations and other local destinations such as Rochdale,
Blackburn, Leeds, Stalybridge and Manchester Airport. In addition, the site is
also close to a number of key bus stops to the north of the site along the A6.

Being just a short distance from Manchester city centre, residents will also
have the added convenience of easy access to a wide range of amenities,
services, and cultural attractions. Residents will also be able to enjoy a
vibrant nightlife, world-class restaurants and diverse shopping opportunities
just a stone's throw away on the other side of the River Irwell.



Site connectivity.




GET INVOLVED

This consultation is now closed.

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WEBINAR

As part of the consultation, we hosted a webinar on Wednesday 26 July 2023 from
5.30pm – 6.30pm.

If you were unable to attend, don’t worry as it’s available to view to the
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